these guys are talking about promoting solid temperment pit bulls and good family pets, i'm not too well versed on proper springpole use but some of these videos make me nervous i found this when i was looking for some tips on using my springpole. can i let me dogs do this stuff? hanging, growling, spinning while a few feet of the ground?

You forgot the link to the video but from what you described, that is pretty much how they play with it. It's just a big game of tug ( easier on the arms though ) and as long as it is not TOO far off the ground ( in case they fall) it is ok to let them play like that.

There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.

Depending on how old they are. I know you're supposed to hang it low enough for all their feet to touch the ground until they're like 18 months old so they're adult teeth can get firmly attached to their jaws.

"Remember - every time your dog gets somewhere on a tight leash *a fairy dies and it's all your fault.* Think of the fairies." http://www.positivepetzine.com"

Seriously, though. My dogs LOVE their springpole. Unfortunately, my ex chopped their tree down and even though I am surrounded by woods, I'm having a hard time finding a good tree to hang it on.

It is great exercise for them and it's like playing SUPER tug of war! My dogs looked so great when they regularly got to play on it, they were worn out, and happy! I have yet to see any negative effects from my springpole, and if you use it properly and supervise your dog, they are great things to have!

mnp13 wrote:Chea, if you have two good trees near each other, you could attach a 6x6 between them and hang your spring pole from there.

Thats a good idea. Once it snows (OH GOD! ) I will be able to go into the fields behind my house again. I think there is a good tree up there. Untill then... I'll have to see if someone can mow it because the grass is as tall as I am.

I would rather it was closer to the house anyway. I do have one in my basement, but the ceilings are kind of low.